Traveling to Canada in less than a month and have slight water damage on my passport
My boyfriend and I are travelling to Canada on an IEC visa next month and we got caught in the rain the other day. His passport has slight water damage (it’s barely noticeable - the passport is wrinkled, but no ink dissolved, just a slight water mark going across the top of the signature page), we don’t have time for him to get a new one. How strict are Canada with that? Would He be admitted in, or is it a lost cause?
Best Answer
If everything on the passport is clearly readable then you will probably be OK. If any part is unreadable then you should get a new one. Most countries allow you to do a passport renewal in well under a month.
If you have time to get a new passport I would still recommend getting a new one, even if everything is readable. The likelihood is that it will be accepted. Much worse things happen to passports on long trips, and I used a water-damaged passport for several year. However the downside of getting an exceptionally strict immigration officer and being refused entry is much more serious than the cost of a new passport.
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Can I travel if my passport is slightly damaged?
In most cases, if a passport's appearance has been fundamentally affected, it contains a damaged chip, or has incurred other superficial wear and tear, it will not be accepted as a travel document.Is it okay if my passport has water damage?
Passports that have water damage can no longer be used and should be replaced. You must apply in person to replace a damaged passport at an acceptance facility or at a passport agency. You will need the following: The damaged U.S. passport.What is considered damaged passport Canada?
A passport is considered damaged if it: makes it difficult to identify the holder. looks like it has been changed or falsified. has been denied by an airline or at a point of entry due to damage.How do I know if my passport is too damaged to travel?
A passport that goes past wear and tear and into damaged territory is one that is not in a condition to be accepted as proof of identity. For new style e-passports, if the chip or antenna shows through the end paper on the back cover, it would also be considered as damaged.OMG. I THREW MY PASSPORT IN THE WASHING MACHINE.
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